Ferguson, MO

Census Place

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2023 Population

18,350

1.06% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

3.75% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

24.9%

18.2% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$46,106

2.75% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$99,300

8.17% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

8,498

1.21% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Ferguson, MO had a population of 18.4k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $46,106. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Ferguson, MO declined from 18,546 to 18,350, a −1.06% decrease and its median household income declined from $47,410 to $46,106, a −2.75% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ferguson, MO are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (69.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (25.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.36%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.518%).

None of the households in Ferguson, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.8% of the residents in Ferguson, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Ferguson, MO was $99,300, and the homeownership rate was 48.8%.

Most people in Ferguson, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Ferguson, MO was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Ferguson, MO is home to a population of 18.4k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.937% of Ferguson, MO residents were born outside of the country (172 people).

In 2023, there were 2.74 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.8k people) in Ferguson, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.66k White (Non-Hispanic) and 358 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2023 Citizenship

99.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.8% of Ferguson, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Ferguson, MO was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ferguson, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ferguson, MO

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.8k ± 897
White (Non-Hispanic)
4.66k ± 734
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
358 ± 172

1.49%

Hispanic Population

274 people

1.49% of the people in Ferguson, MO are hispanic (274 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ferguson, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Foreign-Born Population

0.937%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

172 people

0.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

167 people

As of 2023, 0.937% of Ferguson, MO residents (172 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ferguson, MO was 0.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ferguson, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
232 ± 95
Gulf War (2001-)
125 ± 82
Korea
52 ± 56

Ferguson, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ferguson, MO employs 8.5k people. The largest industries in Ferguson, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,808 people), Transportation & Warehousing (1,022 people), and Educational Services (739 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($68,828), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,208), and Utilities ($62,232).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.5k

2023 Value

± 1,070

−1.21%

1 Year decline

± 17.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ferguson, MO declined at a rate of −1.21%, from 8.6k employees to 8.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ferguson, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,438 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (797 people), and Material Moving Occupations (778 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ferguson, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.5k

2023 Value

± 1,070

−1.21%

1 Year decline

± 17.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ferguson, MO declined at a rate of −1.21%, from 8.6k employees to 8.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ferguson, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,808 people), Transportation & Warehousing (1,022 people), and Educational Services (739 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ferguson, MO, though some of these residents may live in Ferguson, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,301

Median earning men ± $3,518

$36,827

Median earning women ± $3,471

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($68,950), Other Services Except Public Administration ($59,583), and Wholesale Trade ($55,904).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($68,817), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,118), and Manufacturing ($40,326).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ferguson, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ferguson, MO was $99,300 in 2023, which is 0.327 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $91,800 to $99,300, a 8.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Ferguson, MO is 48.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Ferguson, MO have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ferguson, MO is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Ferguson, MO is $46,106. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Ferguson, MO was Census Tract 2126 with a value of $64,457, followed by Census Tract 2117 and Census Tract 2125, with respective values of $60,287 and $54,135.

Housing

Property

$99,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,181

$4,099

Median Property Taxes

±$625

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ferguson, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ferguson, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48.8%

Homeownership

2023

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 48.8% of the housing units in Ferguson, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ferguson, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2126
Census Tract 2117
Census Tract 2125

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ferguson, MO was Census Tract 2126 with a value of $64,457, followed by Census Tract 2117 and Census Tract 2125, with respective values of $60,287 and $54,135.

The following map shows all of the places in Ferguson, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,106

Median Household Income

± $9,472

8.39k

Number of Households

± 1,008

In 2023, the median household income of the 8.39k households in Ferguson, MO declined from $46,106 from the previous year's value of $47,410.

The following chart displays the households in Ferguson, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ferguson, MO is from Missouri.

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71%)
Worked At Home (14.5%)
Public Transit (6.04%)

In 2023, 71% of workers in Ferguson, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.5%) and those who used public transit to get to work (6.04%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ferguson, MO have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.15% of the workforce in Ferguson, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ferguson, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ferguson, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ferguson, MO have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ferguson, MO (4.49k out of 18k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ferguson, MO is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.7% of the population of Ferguson, MO has health coverage, with 44% on employee plans, 23.6% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.535% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in St. Louis County, MO see 788 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (797 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1117 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 294 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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788 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. Louis County, MO

Primary care physicians in St. Louis County, MO see an average of 788 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (797 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in St. Louis County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

44%

Employer Coverage

23.6%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

0.535%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ferguson, MO grew by 9.11% from 9.48% to 10.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ferguson, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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